Overview
Grants Pass - Parkside Elementary School (GPP) is an operational air monitoring station in Grants Pass, Oregon, operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. It is part of the US EPA Air Quality System network.
Grants Pass - Parkside Elementary School (GPP) is an air monitoring station located at 735 SW Wagner Meadows Drive in Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon. It is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and is part of the US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which monitors criteria pollutants and other parameters to ensure compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station provides continuous ambient air quality data for the Grants Pass area, contributing to regional assessments of air pollution trends. As part of the Oregon DEQ's monitoring network, it supports regulatory reporting and public health advisories. The station's last reported sample date was June 30, 2025, indicating ongoing operations. This monitoring station plays a key role in characterizing air quality in southern Oregon, an area influenced by wildfire smoke, woodstove emissions, and transportation sources. Data from GPP helps inform local air quality management decisions and provides the public with real-time air quality information through the AirNow platform.
Environmental context
The station monitors criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and nitrogen dioxide, which are regulated under the Clean Air Act. Its location near an elementary school provides representative data for population exposure in a residential area. The station's siting follows EPA guidelines for monitoring stations to ensure data comparability across the national network.
Frequently asked questions
The station is located at 735 SW Wagner Meadows Drive, Grants Pass, Oregon, USA, in Josephine County.
As part of the EPA AQS network, it typically measures criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10), and nitrogen dioxide, though specific parameters may vary.
The station is operated by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Air monitoring stations in the US operate under the Clean Air Act and are part of the EPA Air Quality System (AQS) network, which sets standards for monitoring methods, siting, and data reporting.
Data from GPP helps Oregon DEQ assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards, issue air quality alerts, and inform public health recommendations, especially during wildfire events.
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